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How the examiner assesses your Task 2 essay The examiner will read your essay and mark your answer according to the criteria below. Each column represents 25% of your essay mark. And don’t forget your essay result is 60% of your final IELTS writing score. Content Organisation/Structure Vocabulary Grammar Answer task question appropriately Have a clear view/opinion Include relevant main and supporting ideas for the topic Introduce and conclude appropriately Minimum 250 words

Use linking words appropriately and accurately, within and between paragraphs

Use a formal/academic style Write well structured and balanced paragraphs with clear main and supporting ideas Logically organize ideas Use reference words appropriately and accurately to avoid repetition

Choose appropriate words for the topic Use the correct word form Use accurate collocations Include a variety of words and use accurately Spell words correctly

Choose the correct tenses Use correct punctuation Use correct prepositions Include a variety of complex and simple structures Use complex and simple structures accurately

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